Senior Fellow, Middle East Policy & Strategy

Center for Strategic and International Studies, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

12 Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation leave

Job summary

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) seeks a full-time senior fellow for the Middle East Program. Under the Program Director, you will advance a broad intellectual agenda and maintain high-level scholarship in a fast-paced environment.

You will work on multiple projects, respond to ad-hoc requests from media, donors, and stakeholders, and support day-to-day program management, while developing your own initiatives aligned with the program’s pillars.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies, International Affairs, Political Science, or a related field is required.
• At least 10 years of professional and research experience in Middle Eastern affairs.
• Minimum of two years’ experience studying or working in the Middle East.
• Demonstrated understanding of the policy process in the United States and abroad.
• Ability to conduct research in at least one regional language (Arabic, Hebrew, or Persian).
• Proven success with grant proposals and fundraising.
• Track record of research, writing, and clear communication about the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key advisor to the Middle East Program Director on policy and develop a robust research agenda.
• Contribute to thought leadership and strategic guidance for the program.
• Conceptualize and execute original research projects, individually or with the Director.
• Produce influential reports, book chapters, journal articles, and briefings.
• Develop new funding opportunities in collaboration with the Director.
• Engage media, policymakers, donors, and scholars to provide insights.

Skills

Oral communication

Policy analysis

Research leadership

Grant proposals

Mentoring staff

Event planning

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies / International Affairs / Political Science

Job description

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) seeks a full-time senior fellow for the Middle East Program. Under the Program Director, you will advance a broad intellectual agenda and maintain high-level scholarship in a fast-paced environment.

You will work on multiple projects, respond to ad-hoc requests from media, donors, and stakeholders, and support day-to-day program management, while developing your own initiatives aligned with the program’s pillars.